Category: Wrongful Death

If your family lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the personal injury damages they could have sued to recover survive their demise. Your family could receive these damages in a survival action. However, wrongful death damages compensate specific family members for the financial expenses and losses they experience after a loved one…

Florida’s wrongful death statute of limitations generally gives you two years to file your lawsuit. It’s understandable how the loss of a loved one can leave your family in emotional turmoil and uncertain of its next steps, making meeting the state’s filing deadline challenging. However, it is not a task you must handle without legal…

The personal representative of the decedent’s estate is eligible to file a wrongful death claim in Florida. They would file the claim to benefit the estate and the decedent’s survivors as defined by Florida law. The loss of a family member can cause emotional upheaval. It can also lead to unexpected expenses and significant economic…

To prove wrongful death, you must prove someone died due to another person’s negligence. A personal injury lawyer can help you pursue justice and possible compensation for the death of your loved one. A sudden loss can be more devastating when people learn their loved one’s death might have been preventable. When the reckless actions…

A surviving family member can sue for wrongful death after a car accident in Florida by filing a lawsuit in a civil court. Before filing the claim, the family member must gather evidence to support the claim, prove liability, determine the value of their claim, meet the statute of limitations, and then file their claim…